Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach West End--Update

[Brendan Fogarty]

Bird is on the spit now with thousands of other shorebirds, Thurs 5/25 at
9:50am.

On Wed, May 24, 2023 at 4:51 PM Shaibal Mitra 
wrote:

> The flock of Sanderlings, Semipalmated Sandpipers, Dunlin, and Red Knots
> with which the Curlew Sandpiper was associating took off and broke into
> multiple parts around 3:35. We tracked the CUSA as long as we could, but
> ultimately lost track of it. A number of searchers are on site and will
> likely post up-dates, especially if positive.
>
> The spectacularly intensely colored bird was found by Damon Brundage.
>
> Shai Mitra
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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach West End--Update

[Shaibal Mitra]

The flock of Sanderlings, Semipalmated Sandpipers, Dunlin, and Red Knots with 
which the Curlew Sandpiper was associating took off and broke into multiple 
parts around 3:35. We tracked the CUSA as long as we could, but ultimately lost 
track of it. A number of searchers are on site and will likely post up-dates, 
especially if positive.

The spectacularly intensely colored bird was found by Damon Brundage.

Shai Mitra
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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach Coast Guard Bar Nassau Co

[Patricia Lindsay]

Alt plumages bird feeding on bar with many shorebirds. Will report details of 
finer, who communicated through Shai, later.

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Yes 5PM

[Duane]

Still present at 748pm from viewing deck.  Moving around with the Dunlin.

Duane

On Fri, May 13, 2022, 5:12 PM Richard Guthrie 
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> Montezuma Visitor Center ( closer to the first pull out near the Rt 20
> entrance )
>
> Wilson’s Phalarope also present
>
> And many other shorebirds.
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Yes 5PM

[Duane]

Still present at 748pm from viewing deck.  Moving around with the Dunlin.

Duane

On Fri, May 13, 2022, 5:12 PM Richard Guthrie 
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> Montezuma Visitor Center ( closer to the first pull out near the Rt 20
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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Yes 5PM

[Richard Guthrie]

Montezuma Visitor Center ( closer to the first pull out near the Rt 20 entrance 
)

Wilson’s Phalarope also present   

And many other shorebirds. 

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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Yes 5PM

[Richard Guthrie]

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Wilson’s Phalarope also present   

And many other shorebirds. 

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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper report from Cupsogue, Suffolk Co.

[Anthony Collerton]

Reported this morning by Aaron Virgin.  Not seeing it on this ListServe so 
adding.

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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper report from Cupsogue, Suffolk Co.

[Anthony Collerton]

Reported this morning by Aaron Virgin.  Not seeing it on this ListServe so 
adding.

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

[Andrew Baksh]

I would rather a post about a rarity even if it turns out later not to be so. I 
am sure we all learned a bit more about Dunlin and Curlew Sandpipers. Nothing 
to be embarrassed about, you made the call and handled it well regardless of 
the outcome.

Cheers,

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others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
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林　Quiet as the forest
火　Conquer like the fire
山　Steady as the mountain
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> (= '.'=)
> (") _ (") 
> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! 

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> On Sep 27, 2017, at 1:30 PM, Arie Gilbert  wrote:
> 
> In a recent post it was said “Shorebirds are not easy.”  Yep.
> 
> I’ll admit to a modicum of embarrassment at getting this ID wrong. Having 
> said so, multiple field guides refer to a field mark of white rump, which I 
> saw well, but upon which I apparently placed undeserved weight. Well if you 
> can't trust a field guide...
> 
> Of course with a potential rarity the question becomes does one wait until 
> you are > 100% certain, or do you get the info out right away. Some said 
> parse the post with caveats such as “possible” or other pull-backs; Its just 
> that at the time everyone present concurred on the ID. Doesn't excuse the 
> animus.
> 
> In other posts, the age, overall shape, and molt have been suggested as 
> taking precedence over what I heretofore felt is an 'obvious' field mark, 
> *if* seen well. Those other elements require far greater study IMHO though.
> 
> A reference web page was proffered regarding this “ID Challenge”. Careless 
> readers, perhaps including myself, might stop at the top of the page where it 
> states that a previous instance was ultimately decided because of, wait for 
> it, the white rump!
> 
> The page contains valuable information though arguably as explained above, 
> interjects a bit of confusion.
> 
> Hopefully, an actual Curlew Sandpiper will show up and more hopefully, I will 
> be the one to find it ( and correctly ID it )
> 
> In that event, be on the lookout for a posting where the species listed is 
> 'Wolf' 
> 
> Arie
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

[Andrew Baksh]

I would rather a post about a rarity even if it turns out later not to be so. I 
am sure we all learned a bit more about Dunlin and Curlew Sandpipers. Nothing 
to be embarrassed about, you made the call and handled it well regardless of 
the outcome.

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> On Sep 27, 2017, at 1:30 PM, Arie Gilbert  wrote:
> 
> In a recent post it was said “Shorebirds are not easy.”  Yep.
> 
> I’ll admit to a modicum of embarrassment at getting this ID wrong. Having 
> said so, multiple field guides refer to a field mark of white rump, which I 
> saw well, but upon which I apparently placed undeserved weight. Well if you 
> can't trust a field guide...
> 
> Of course with a potential rarity the question becomes does one wait until 
> you are > 100% certain, or do you get the info out right away. Some said 
> parse the post with caveats such as “possible” or other pull-backs; Its just 
> that at the time everyone present concurred on the ID. Doesn't excuse the 
> animus.
> 
> In other posts, the age, overall shape, and molt have been suggested as 
> taking precedence over what I heretofore felt is an 'obvious' field mark, 
> *if* seen well. Those other elements require far greater study IMHO though.
> 
> A reference web page was proffered regarding this “ID Challenge”. Careless 
> readers, perhaps including myself, might stop at the top of the page where it 
> states that a previous instance was ultimately decided because of, wait for 
> it, the white rump!
> 
> The page contains valuable information though arguably as explained above, 
> interjects a bit of confusion.
> 
> Hopefully, an actual Curlew Sandpiper will show up and more hopefully, I will 
> be the one to find it ( and correctly ID it )
> 
> In that event, be on the lookout for a posting where the species listed is 
> 'Wolf' 
> 
> Arie
> 
> North Babylon, NY
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

[David Nicosia]

We all make mistakes. No worries. I found this VERY helpful in learning
more about DUNLIN and CURLEW SANDPIPERS in basic plumage.

On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 2:49 PM, Mike  wrote:

> I'm a fan of getting the word out and giving people a chance to see the
> bird, even if it isn't what we originally thought.
> That said, I'm kind of glad I didn't see this bird! Lol
>
> Mike Cooper
> Ridge, LI
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Sep 27, 2017, at 1:30 PM, Arie Gilbert 
> wrote:
> >
> > In a recent post it was said “Shorebirds are not easy.”  Yep.
> >
> > I’ll admit to a modicum of embarrassment at getting this ID wrong.
> Having said so, multiple field guides refer to a field mark of white rump,
> which I saw well, but upon which I apparently placed undeserved weight.
> Well if you can't trust a field guide...
> >
> > Of course with a potential rarity the question becomes does one wait
> until you are > 100% certain, or do you get the info out right away. Some
> said parse the post with caveats such as “possible” or other pull-backs;
> Its just that at the time everyone present concurred on the ID. Doesn't
> excuse the animus.
> >
> > In other posts, the age, overall shape, and molt have been suggested as
> taking precedence over what I heretofore felt is an 'obvious' field mark,
> *if* seen well. Those other elements require far greater study IMHO though.
> >
> > A reference web page was proffered regarding this “ID Challenge”.
> Careless readers, perhaps including myself, might stop at the top of the
> page where it states that a previous instance was ultimately decided
> because of, wait for it, the white rump!
> >
> > The page contains valuable information though arguably as explained
> above, interjects a bit of confusion.
> >
> > Hopefully, an actual Curlew Sandpiper will show up and more hopefully, I
> will be the one to find it ( and correctly ID it )
> >
> > In that event, be on the lookout for a posting where the species listed
> is 'Wolf' 
> >
> > Arie
> >
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

[David Nicosia]

We all make mistakes. No worries. I found this VERY helpful in learning
more about DUNLIN and CURLEW SANDPIPERS in basic plumage.

On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 2:49 PM, Mike  wrote:

> I'm a fan of getting the word out and giving people a chance to see the
> bird, even if it isn't what we originally thought.
> That said, I'm kind of glad I didn't see this bird! Lol
>
> Mike Cooper
> Ridge, LI
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Sep 27, 2017, at 1:30 PM, Arie Gilbert 
> wrote:
> >
> > In a recent post it was said “Shorebirds are not easy.”  Yep.
> >
> > I’ll admit to a modicum of embarrassment at getting this ID wrong.
> Having said so, multiple field guides refer to a field mark of white rump,
> which I saw well, but upon which I apparently placed undeserved weight.
> Well if you can't trust a field guide...
> >
> > Of course with a potential rarity the question becomes does one wait
> until you are > 100% certain, or do you get the info out right away. Some
> said parse the post with caveats such as “possible” or other pull-backs;
> Its just that at the time everyone present concurred on the ID. Doesn't
> excuse the animus.
> >
> > In other posts, the age, overall shape, and molt have been suggested as
> taking precedence over what I heretofore felt is an 'obvious' field mark,
> *if* seen well. Those other elements require far greater study IMHO though.
> >
> > A reference web page was proffered regarding this “ID Challenge”.
> Careless readers, perhaps including myself, might stop at the top of the
> page where it states that a previous instance was ultimately decided
> because of, wait for it, the white rump!
> >
> > The page contains valuable information though arguably as explained
> above, interjects a bit of confusion.
> >
> > Hopefully, an actual Curlew Sandpiper will show up and more hopefully, I
> will be the one to find it ( and correctly ID it )
> >
> > In that event, be on the lookout for a posting where the species listed
> is 'Wolf' 
> >
> > Arie
> >
> > North Babylon, NY
> >
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

[Mike]

I'm a fan of getting the word out and giving people a chance to see the bird, 
even if it isn't what we originally thought. 
That said, I'm kind of glad I didn't see this bird! Lol

Mike Cooper
Ridge, LI


Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 27, 2017, at 1:30 PM, Arie Gilbert  wrote:
> 
> In a recent post it was said “Shorebirds are not easy.”  Yep.
> 
> I’ll admit to a modicum of embarrassment at getting this ID wrong. Having 
> said so, multiple field guides refer to a field mark of white rump, which I 
> saw well, but upon which I apparently placed undeserved weight. Well if you 
> can't trust a field guide...
> 
> Of course with a potential rarity the question becomes does one wait until 
> you are > 100% certain, or do you get the info out right away. Some said 
> parse the post with caveats such as “possible” or other pull-backs; Its just 
> that at the time everyone present concurred on the ID. Doesn't excuse the 
> animus.
> 
> In other posts, the age, overall shape, and molt have been suggested as 
> taking precedence over what I heretofore felt is an 'obvious' field mark, 
> *if* seen well. Those other elements require far greater study IMHO though.
> 
> A reference web page was proffered regarding this “ID Challenge”. Careless 
> readers, perhaps including myself, might stop at the top of the page where it 
> states that a previous instance was ultimately decided because of, wait for 
> it, the white rump!
> 
> The page contains valuable information though arguably as explained above, 
> interjects a bit of confusion.
> 
> Hopefully, an actual Curlew Sandpiper will show up and more hopefully, I will 
> be the one to find it ( and correctly ID it )
> 
> In that event, be on the lookout for a posting where the species listed is 
> 'Wolf' 
> 
> Arie
> 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

[Mike]

I'm a fan of getting the word out and giving people a chance to see the bird, 
even if it isn't what we originally thought. 
That said, I'm kind of glad I didn't see this bird! Lol

Mike Cooper
Ridge, LI


Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 27, 2017, at 1:30 PM, Arie Gilbert  wrote:
> 
> In a recent post it was said “Shorebirds are not easy.”  Yep.
> 
> I’ll admit to a modicum of embarrassment at getting this ID wrong. Having 
> said so, multiple field guides refer to a field mark of white rump, which I 
> saw well, but upon which I apparently placed undeserved weight. Well if you 
> can't trust a field guide...
> 
> Of course with a potential rarity the question becomes does one wait until 
> you are > 100% certain, or do you get the info out right away. Some said 
> parse the post with caveats such as “possible” or other pull-backs; Its just 
> that at the time everyone present concurred on the ID. Doesn't excuse the 
> animus.
> 
> In other posts, the age, overall shape, and molt have been suggested as 
> taking precedence over what I heretofore felt is an 'obvious' field mark, 
> *if* seen well. Those other elements require far greater study IMHO though.
> 
> A reference web page was proffered regarding this “ID Challenge”. Careless 
> readers, perhaps including myself, might stop at the top of the page where it 
> states that a previous instance was ultimately decided because of, wait for 
> it, the white rump!
> 
> The page contains valuable information though arguably as explained above, 
> interjects a bit of confusion.
> 
> Hopefully, an actual Curlew Sandpiper will show up and more hopefully, I will 
> be the one to find it ( and correctly ID it )
> 
> In that event, be on the lookout for a posting where the species listed is 
> 'Wolf' 
> 
> Arie
> 
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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

[Arie Gilbert]

In a recent post it was said “Shorebirds are not easy.”  Yep.

I’ll admit to a modicum of embarrassment at getting this ID wrong. 
Having said so, multiple field guides refer to a field mark of white 
rump, which I saw well, but upon which I apparently placed undeserved 
weight. Well if you can't trust a field guide...


Of course with a potential rarity the question becomes does one wait 
until you are > 100% certain, or do you get the info out right away. 
Some said parse the post with caveats such as “possible” or other 
pull-backs; Its just that at the time everyone present concurred on the 
ID. Doesn't excuse the animus.


In other posts, the age, overall shape, and molt have been suggested as 
taking precedence over what I heretofore felt is an 'obvious' field 
mark, *if* seen well. Those other elements require far greater study 
IMHO though.


A reference web page was proffered regarding this “ID Challenge”. 
Careless readers, perhaps including myself, might stop at the top of the 
page where it states that a previous instance was ultimately decided 
because of, wait for it, the white rump!


The page contains valuable information though arguably as explained 
above, interjects a bit of confusion.


Hopefully, an actual Curlew Sandpiper will show up and more hopefully, I 
will be the one to find it ( and correctly ID it )


In that event, be on the lookout for a posting where the species listed 
is 'Wolf' 


Arie

North Babylon, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

[Arie Gilbert]

In a recent post it was said “Shorebirds are not easy.”  Yep.

I’ll admit to a modicum of embarrassment at getting this ID wrong. 
Having said so, multiple field guides refer to a field mark of white 
rump, which I saw well, but upon which I apparently placed undeserved 
weight. Well if you can't trust a field guide...


Of course with a potential rarity the question becomes does one wait 
until you are > 100% certain, or do you get the info out right away. 
Some said parse the post with caveats such as “possible” or other 
pull-backs; Its just that at the time everyone present concurred on the 
ID. Doesn't excuse the animus.


In other posts, the age, overall shape, and molt have been suggested as 
taking precedence over what I heretofore felt is an 'obvious' field 
mark, *if* seen well. Those other elements require far greater study 
IMHO though.


A reference web page was proffered regarding this “ID Challenge”. 
Careless readers, perhaps including myself, might stop at the top of the 
page where it states that a previous instance was ultimately decided 
because of, wait for it, the white rump!


The page contains valuable information though arguably as explained 
above, interjects a bit of confusion.


Hopefully, an actual Curlew Sandpiper will show up and more hopefully, I 
will be the one to find it ( and correctly ID it )


In that event, be on the lookout for a posting where the species listed 
is 'Wolf' 


Arie

North Babylon, NY

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RE: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2

[Steve Walter]

Okay, Andrew. I did it – put up some pictures on my web site – on the recent 
work page. The top two pictures are the bird in question. Not too much 
narrative there, as that has been done in the posts from Angus and I. Below 
that I’ve shown a series of Dunlin pictures for comparison. Most are juveniles 
in various states of molt. In the past, I may have sounded silly to most folks 
when expressing excitement over early arriving Dunlins at Jamaica Bay – but the 
result is I can do something like this. I also included a couple of Curlew 
Sandpipers, although only in obvious alternate plumage. That’s all I have and I 
really would have loved to have added a different plumage to my collection. But 
that was not to be. Still, the alternate plumage images do convey structure.

 

On the way to the recent work page, you’ll find a picture of today’s 
Yellow-headed Blackbird. I’m glad I had that bird to chase. I was going to go 
for the Bickering at Sands Point. Well, it sounds like it could be a bird. 
Sanderling, Brambling, Bickering…

 

Steve Walter  

 

http://stevewalternature.com/

 

 

 

From: Andrew Baksh [mailto:birdingd...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2017 10:43 PM
To: Steve Walter <swalte...@verizon.net>
Cc: nysbird...@list.cornell.edu; Nyc ebirds <ebirds...@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2

 

It would be great if any photos of this bird be made available for public 
viewing.  Rump or no rump. Thanks in advance.



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others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
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On Sep 23, 2017, at 6:00 PM, Steve Walter <swalte...@verizon.net 
<mailto:swalte...@verizon.net> > wrote:

I hate to do this – and I saw the bird in question – but it looks like a Dunlin 
to me. While I wait to see other people’s photographs showing a white rump, 
I’ve gone over my pictures. All other characteristics are perfectly in line 
with what a juvenile Dunlin might exhibit in late September. Most importantly, 
the breast is streaked with black. I don’t know of any plumage of Curlew 
Sandpiper that would have that. The upperparts are rather typical of a 
juvenile’s molt. Gray feathers have replaced most of the juvenile feathers on 
the back. The coverts and tertials are still juvenile, with some of the latter 
still showing some rufous edging. There is one rufous feather in the scapulars; 
often there will be a couple more. The bill, while on the longer extreme of 
Dunlin bill length, doesn’t appear to be out of range. I could find a few 
others in my photo collection of the same length and curvature. The bird’s 
overall structure, including thick neck and large head, also favor Dunlin.

 

 

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RE: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2

[Steve Walter]

Okay, Andrew. I did it – put up some pictures on my web site – on the recent 
work page. The top two pictures are the bird in question. Not too much 
narrative there, as that has been done in the posts from Angus and I. Below 
that I’ve shown a series of Dunlin pictures for comparison. Most are juveniles 
in various states of molt. In the past, I may have sounded silly to most folks 
when expressing excitement over early arriving Dunlins at Jamaica Bay – but the 
result is I can do something like this. I also included a couple of Curlew 
Sandpipers, although only in obvious alternate plumage. That’s all I have and I 
really would have loved to have added a different plumage to my collection. But 
that was not to be. Still, the alternate plumage images do convey structure.

 

On the way to the recent work page, you’ll find a picture of today’s 
Yellow-headed Blackbird. I’m glad I had that bird to chase. I was going to go 
for the Bickering at Sands Point. Well, it sounds like it could be a bird. 
Sanderling, Brambling, Bickering…

 

Steve Walter  

 

http://stevewalternature.com/

 

 

 

From: Andrew Baksh [mailto:birdingd...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2017 10:43 PM
To: Steve Walter 
Cc: nysbird...@list.cornell.edu; Nyc ebirds 
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2

 

It would be great if any photos of this bird be made available for public 
viewing.  Rump or no rump. Thanks in advance.



"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of 
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass





風　Swift as the wind

林　Quiet as the forest
火　Conquer like the fire
山　Steady as the mountain

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On Sep 23, 2017, at 6:00 PM, Steve Walter mailto:swalte...@verizon.net> > wrote:

I hate to do this – and I saw the bird in question – but it looks like a Dunlin 
to me. While I wait to see other people’s photographs showing a white rump, 
I’ve gone over my pictures. All other characteristics are perfectly in line 
with what a juvenile Dunlin might exhibit in late September. Most importantly, 
the breast is streaked with black. I don’t know of any plumage of Curlew 
Sandpiper that would have that. The upperparts are rather typical of a 
juvenile’s molt. Gray feathers have replaced most of the juvenile feathers on 
the back. The coverts and tertials are still juvenile, with some of the latter 
still showing some rufous edging. There is one rufous feather in the scapulars; 
often there will be a couple more. The bill, while on the longer extreme of 
Dunlin bill length, doesn’t appear to be out of range. I could find a few 
others in my photo collection of the same length and curvature. The bird’s 
overall structure, including thick neck and large head, also favor Dunlin.

 

 

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2 - really?

[Angus Wilson]

Looking at the photos that are included with Stacy Meyerheinrich's eBird
checklist (link below) I would suggest the observers reconsider the ID. IMO
this bird is very clearly a Dunlin, as proposed in a follow up posting by
Steve Walter.

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39350964

Dunlins with very long and slightly decurved bills are typical of the North
American subspecies, particularly *C. a. hudsonia* ('Hudsonian Dunlin'),
which breeds in the central Canadian arctic and is the predominant migrant
through coastal NYS. Individuals are frequently mistaken for Curlew
Sandpiper, in large part because bill length is especially pronounced in
females.

When identifying shorebirds it's important to establish the age of the bird
as this influences feather details, which can be critical. This bird looks
to be transitioning into first basic plumage (i.e., first fall). Few of the
upper part feathers (scapulars, wing coverts) have pale edging as would be
expected for juvenile plumage; these edges have already abraded. The
centers of the grayer feathers have a short dark central vein, this dark
line is longer and often more prominent in Curlew Sands.

Note also the very short supercilium (a characteristic feature of Hudsonian
dunlin) which is limited to a pale arc above they eye. In Curlew Sandpiper
this usually extends further forward and behind relative to the eye.

As for the absence of dark central upper tail coverts ('white rump'), I've
always found this is exceptionally difficult to assess with accuracy in the
field. It's a negative mark, meaning you are hoping to see something that's
not there. The central line could be hidden by the way the feathers are
folded over each other. Although touted as a key mark in the field guides,
Curlew Sandpipers often have dark spots and darker feathers peaking through
so this is a very problematic field mark. Best ignored in favor of feather
details (as discussed above) and structure such as leg length.

Returning to the Jones Beach bird, the photos aren't ideal to assess
uppertail coverts. There are hints of dark but I'm not sure exactly which
feathers are involved. Certainly the images don't prove this point.

You can read more about this reoccurring ID challenge in a feature I posted
on OceanWanderers.com, many years, and many miles, ago.

http://www.oceanwanderers.com/BSmallSHorebird.html

Anyhow, sorry to  throw water on the sighting. Regardless its always
instructive to take a close, hard look at interesting birds and we should
thank Stacy for getting the photos on line so quickly.

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2 - really?

[Angus Wilson]

Looking at the photos that are included with Stacy Meyerheinrich's eBird
checklist (link below) I would suggest the observers reconsider the ID. IMO
this bird is very clearly a Dunlin, as proposed in a follow up posting by
Steve Walter.

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39350964

Dunlins with very long and slightly decurved bills are typical of the North
American subspecies, particularly *C. a. hudsonia* ('Hudsonian Dunlin'),
which breeds in the central Canadian arctic and is the predominant migrant
through coastal NYS. Individuals are frequently mistaken for Curlew
Sandpiper, in large part because bill length is especially pronounced in
females.

When identifying shorebirds it's important to establish the age of the bird
as this influences feather details, which can be critical. This bird looks
to be transitioning into first basic plumage (i.e., first fall). Few of the
upper part feathers (scapulars, wing coverts) have pale edging as would be
expected for juvenile plumage; these edges have already abraded. The
centers of the grayer feathers have a short dark central vein, this dark
line is longer and often more prominent in Curlew Sands.

Note also the very short supercilium (a characteristic feature of Hudsonian
dunlin) which is limited to a pale arc above they eye. In Curlew Sandpiper
this usually extends further forward and behind relative to the eye.

As for the absence of dark central upper tail coverts ('white rump'), I've
always found this is exceptionally difficult to assess with accuracy in the
field. It's a negative mark, meaning you are hoping to see something that's
not there. The central line could be hidden by the way the feathers are
folded over each other. Although touted as a key mark in the field guides,
Curlew Sandpipers often have dark spots and darker feathers peaking through
so this is a very problematic field mark. Best ignored in favor of feather
details (as discussed above) and structure such as leg length.

Returning to the Jones Beach bird, the photos aren't ideal to assess
uppertail coverts. There are hints of dark but I'm not sure exactly which
feathers are involved. Certainly the images don't prove this point.

You can read more about this reoccurring ID challenge in a feature I posted
on OceanWanderers.com, many years, and many miles, ago.

http://www.oceanwanderers.com/BSmallSHorebird.html

Anyhow, sorry to  throw water on the sighting. Regardless its always
instructive to take a close, hard look at interesting birds and we should
thank Stacy for getting the photos on line so quickly.

Angus Wilson
NYC/Springs, NY

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2

[Tyler Goldstein]

on e-bird, posted by Mr. Arie Gilbert.

Tyler Goldstein
Jericho, NY

On Saturday, September 23, 2017, Andrew Baksh  wrote:

> It would be great if any photos of this bird be made available for public
> viewing.  Rump or no rump. Thanks in advance.
>
> 
> "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the
> ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own
> abhorrence." ~ Frederick Douglass
>
> 風 Swift as the wind
> 林 Quiet as the forest
> 火 Conquer like the fire
> 山 Steady as the mountain
> Sun Tzu   *The Art of War*
> 
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>
> On Sep 23, 2017, at 6:00 PM, Steve Walter  > wrote:
>
> I hate to do this – and I saw the bird in question – but it looks like a
> Dunlin to me. While I wait to see other people’s photographs showing a
> white rump, I’ve gone over my pictures. All other characteristics are
> perfectly in line with what a juvenile Dunlin might exhibit in late
> September. Most importantly, the breast is streaked with black. I don’t
> know of any plumage of Curlew Sandpiper that would have that. The
> upperparts are rather typical of a juvenile’s molt. Gray feathers have
> replaced most of the juvenile feathers on the back. The coverts and
> tertials are still juvenile, with some of the latter still showing some
> rufous edging. There is one rufous feather in the scapulars; often there
> will be a couple more. The bill, while on the longer extreme of Dunlin bill
> length, doesn’t appear to be out of range. I could find a few others in my
> photo collection of the same length and curvature. The bird’s overall
> structure, including thick neck and large head, also favor Dunlin.
>
>
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2

[Tyler Goldstein]

on e-bird, posted by Mr. Arie Gilbert.

Tyler Goldstein
Jericho, NY

On Saturday, September 23, 2017, Andrew Baksh  wrote:

> It would be great if any photos of this bird be made available for public
> viewing.  Rump or no rump. Thanks in advance.
>
> 
> "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the
> ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own
> abhorrence." ~ Frederick Douglass
>
> 風 Swift as the wind
> 林 Quiet as the forest
> 火 Conquer like the fire
> 山 Steady as the mountain
> Sun Tzu   *The Art of War*
> 
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>
> On Sep 23, 2017, at 6:00 PM, Steve Walter  > wrote:
>
> I hate to do this – and I saw the bird in question – but it looks like a
> Dunlin to me. While I wait to see other people’s photographs showing a
> white rump, I’ve gone over my pictures. All other characteristics are
> perfectly in line with what a juvenile Dunlin might exhibit in late
> September. Most importantly, the breast is streaked with black. I don’t
> know of any plumage of Curlew Sandpiper that would have that. The
> upperparts are rather typical of a juvenile’s molt. Gray feathers have
> replaced most of the juvenile feathers on the back. The coverts and
> tertials are still juvenile, with some of the latter still showing some
> rufous edging. There is one rufous feather in the scapulars; often there
> will be a couple more. The bill, while on the longer extreme of Dunlin bill
> length, doesn’t appear to be out of range. I could find a few others in my
> photo collection of the same length and curvature. The bird’s overall
> structure, including thick neck and large head, also favor Dunlin.
>
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2

[Andrew Baksh]

It would be great if any photos of this bird be made available for public 
viewing.  Rump or no rump. Thanks in advance.


"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of 
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

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> On Sep 23, 2017, at 6:00 PM, Steve Walter  wrote:
> 
> I hate to do this – and I saw the bird in question – but it looks like a 
> Dunlin to me. While I wait to see other people’s photographs showing a white 
> rump, I’ve gone over my pictures. All other characteristics are perfectly in 
> line with what a juvenile Dunlin might exhibit in late September. Most 
> importantly, the breast is streaked with black. I don’t know of any plumage 
> of Curlew Sandpiper that would have that. The upperparts are rather typical 
> of a juvenile’s molt. Gray feathers have replaced most of the juvenile 
> feathers on the back. The coverts and tertials are still juvenile, with some 
> of the latter still showing some rufous edging. There is one rufous feather 
> in the scapulars; often there will be a couple more. The bill, while on the 
> longer extreme of Dunlin bill length, doesn’t appear to be out of range. I 
> could find a few others in my photo collection of the same length and 
> curvature. The bird’s overall structure, including thick neck and large head, 
> also favor Dunlin.
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2

[Andrew Baksh]

It would be great if any photos of this bird be made available for public 
viewing.  Rump or no rump. Thanks in advance.


"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of 
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick 
Douglass

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林　Quiet as the forest
火　Conquer like the fire
山　Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu  The Art of War

> (\__/)
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> On Sep 23, 2017, at 6:00 PM, Steve Walter  wrote:
> 
> I hate to do this – and I saw the bird in question – but it looks like a 
> Dunlin to me. While I wait to see other people’s photographs showing a white 
> rump, I’ve gone over my pictures. All other characteristics are perfectly in 
> line with what a juvenile Dunlin might exhibit in late September. Most 
> importantly, the breast is streaked with black. I don’t know of any plumage 
> of Curlew Sandpiper that would have that. The upperparts are rather typical 
> of a juvenile’s molt. Gray feathers have replaced most of the juvenile 
> feathers on the back. The coverts and tertials are still juvenile, with some 
> of the latter still showing some rufous edging. There is one rufous feather 
> in the scapulars; often there will be a couple more. The bill, while on the 
> longer extreme of Dunlin bill length, doesn’t appear to be out of range. I 
> could find a few others in my photo collection of the same length and 
> curvature. The bird’s overall structure, including thick neck and large head, 
> also favor Dunlin.
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Re:[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2

[Steve Walter]

I hate to do this - and I saw the bird in question - but it looks like a
Dunlin to me. While I wait to see other people's photographs showing a white
rump, I've gone over my pictures. All other characteristics are perfectly in
line with what a juvenile Dunlin might exhibit in late September. Most
importantly, the breast is streaked with black. I don't know of any plumage
of Curlew Sandpiper that would have that. The upperparts are rather typical
of a juvenile's molt. Gray feathers have replaced most of the juvenile
feathers on the back. The coverts and tertials are still juvenile, with some
of the latter still showing some rufous edging. There is one rufous feather
in the scapulars; often there will be a couple more. The bill, while on the
longer extreme of Dunlin bill length, doesn't appear to be out of range. I
could find a few others in my photo collection of the same length and
curvature. The bird's overall structure, including thick neck and large
head, also favor Dunlin.

 

 

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Bayside, NY


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Re:[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2

[Steve Walter]

I hate to do this - and I saw the bird in question - but it looks like a
Dunlin to me. While I wait to see other people's photographs showing a white
rump, I've gone over my pictures. All other characteristics are perfectly in
line with what a juvenile Dunlin might exhibit in late September. Most
importantly, the breast is streaked with black. I don't know of any plumage
of Curlew Sandpiper that would have that. The upperparts are rather typical
of a juvenile's molt. Gray feathers have replaced most of the juvenile
feathers on the back. The coverts and tertials are still juvenile, with some
of the latter still showing some rufous edging. There is one rufous feather
in the scapulars; often there will be a couple more. The bill, while on the
longer extreme of Dunlin bill length, doesn't appear to be out of range. I
could find a few others in my photo collection of the same length and
curvature. The bird's overall structure, including thick neck and large
head, also favor Dunlin.

 

 

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Bayside, NY


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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2

[Arie Gilbert]

Curt, Stacey, Liz, and I walked down the swale as far as we could go due to 
deep water and I caught sight of some sepa plovers. Another bird caught my eye 
with a long droopy bill. We studied it for a while, Stacey digiscoped it, while 
I went back for Curt and my cameras. 
We saw and photographed the white rump eliminating Dunlin
Unfortunately. The group of birds took off. But may still be in the area.  
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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Jones Beach we2

[Arie Gilbert]

Curt, Stacey, Liz, and I walked down the swale as far as we could go due to 
deep water and I caught sight of some sepa plovers. Another bird caught my eye 
with a long droopy bill. We studied it for a while, Stacey digiscoped it, while 
I went back for Curt and my cameras. 
We saw and photographed the white rump eliminating Dunlin
Unfortunately. The group of birds took off. But may still be in the area.  
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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Big Egg Marsh- queens

[Isaac Grant]

Just had an almost full breeding plumage Curlew Sandpiper in the marsh. There 
are close to 1000 birds here including a couple hundred Red Knot. Loads of 
Dunlin plus
Shot-billed Dowitcher
Semi sands and plovers
Least sandpiper
Turnstone
Willet
Black-bellied Plover 

Tide is out now and birds flying all over the place. Just lost it in a cloud of 
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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Big Egg Marsh- queens

[Isaac Grant]

Just had an almost full breeding plumage Curlew Sandpiper in the marsh. There 
are close to 1000 birds here including a couple hundred Red Knot. Loads of 
Dunlin plus
Shot-billed Dowitcher
Semi sands and plovers
Least sandpiper
Turnstone
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Mecox -Gone?

[Anders Peltomaa]

Hi all,
Gail's hunch about the Curlew Sandpiper unfortunately, turned out to be
true. The bird was not present at Mecox today. At least not during the
morning hours when Richard Aracil, Brian Padden, David Burgh and I searched
for it. We did however bump in to its original finder, Jim Ash, which was
nice because he shared his  knowledge on local birding. During a quick stop
after Mecox we picked up a Marbled Godwit along Dune Road.

Anders Peltomaa
Manhattan
On Aug 24, 2013 7:33 PM, "Gail Benson"  wrote:

> Tom Burke and I enjoyed nice views of the Curlew Sandpiper for an hour
> during which the  Curlew took 3 flights with some peeps out towards the
> sea, each time ultimately returning to the flats. Around 7 pm, while
> watching with John Shemilt, the bird took off on its own and headed
> straight out to sea. After that we did not see it back on the flats by the
> time we left. Later  20 Cory's Shearwaters were milling about offshore. A
> Whimbrel also flew by earlier.  Gail Benson
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Mecox -Gone?

[Anders Peltomaa]

Hi all,
Gail's hunch about the Curlew Sandpiper unfortunately, turned out to be
true. The bird was not present at Mecox today. At least not during the
morning hours when Richard Aracil, Brian Padden, David Burgh and I searched
for it. We did however bump in to its original finder, Jim Ash, which was
nice because he shared his  knowledge on local birding. During a quick stop
after Mecox we picked up a Marbled Godwit along Dune Road.

Anders Peltomaa
Manhattan
On Aug 24, 2013 7:33 PM, Gail Benson gbenso...@gmail.com wrote:

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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Mecox -Gone?

[Gail Benson]

Tom Burke and I enjoyed nice views of the Curlew Sandpiper for an hour
during which the  Curlew took 3 flights with some peeps out towards the
sea, each time ultimately returning to the flats. Around 7 pm, while
watching with John Shemilt, the bird took off on its own and headed
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[Gail Benson]

Tom Burke and I enjoyed nice views of the Curlew Sandpiper for an hour
during which the  Curlew took 3 flights with some peeps out towards the
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[Ken Feustel]

Seen at 7:00AM this morning on the western-most sand flats.

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[Ken Feustel]

Seen at 7:00AM this morning on the western-most sand flats.

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Mecox YES (8/21)

[Michael Scheibel]

Just received word that Jim Cullen & Lee Stocker had the Curlew Sandpiper
back in the usual spot on the west side of Mecox around 2:00 pm today.

Mike Scheibel
Brookhaven, NY


On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 10:27 AM,  wrote:

> I'm leaving Mecox Bay and the Curlew Sandpiper is still present.  The bird
> was feeding near the west edge of the main sandflat when I arrived.  At
> 9:45, it flew off and landed on the large sand island in the bay just north
> of the flats.  It continued feeding here for a bit, but had disappeared
> around the far side of the island shortly thereafter.
>
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> Good luck to those who try.
>
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Mecox YES (8/21)

[Karen Fung]

John Wittenberg emailed me that the Curlew SP was on the western side
of the mudflats as of 12:08pm.


On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 10:27 AM,   wrote:
> I'm leaving Mecox Bay and the Curlew Sandpiper is still present.  The bird
> was feeding near the west edge of the main sandflat when I arrived.  At
> 9:45, it flew off and landed on the large sand island in the bay just north
> of the flats.  It continued feeding here for a bit, but had disappeared
> around the far side of the island shortly thereafter.
>
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> the appropriate permit.
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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Mecox YES (8/21)

[mcb3mb]

I'm leaving Mecox Bay and the Curlew Sandpiper is still present.  The bird was feeding near the west edge of the main sandflat when I arrived.  At 9:45, it flew off and landed on the large sand island in the bay just north of the flats.  It continued feeding here for a bit, but had disappeared around the far side of the island shortly thereafter.PLEASE NOTE: Southampton Police are on patrol and will ticket cars without the appropriate permit.Good luck to those who try.	Michael McBrien

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Re: [nysbirds-l] curlew sandpiper

[Opororniswarbler]

Yes - I saw the bird yesterday at noon. It was near the rusty metal wire at the 
far west of the flats. It was feeding actively and then stopped and went to 
sleep under the metal - so check there if you don't see it running around. 

Neil Hayward
Cambridge, MA

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[nysbirds-l] curlew sandpiper

[lstocker]

just wondering if anyone has seen the curlew sandpiper at mecox in the last 
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Re: [nysbirds-l] curlew sandpiper

[Opororniswarbler]

Yes - I saw the bird yesterday at noon. It was near the rusty metal wire at the 
far west of the flats. It was feeding actively and then stopped and went to 
sleep under the metal - so check there if you don't see it running around. 

Neil Hayward
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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Mecox YES (8/21)

[mcb3mb]

I'm leaving Mecox Bay and the Curlew Sandpiper is still present. The bird was feeding near the west edge of the main sandflat when I arrived. At 9:45, it flew off and landed on the large sand island in the bay just north of the flats. It continued feeding here for a bit, but had disappeared around the far side of the island shortly thereafter.PLEASE NOTE: Southampton Police are on patrol and will ticket cars without the appropriate permit.Good luck to those who try.	Michael McBrien

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Mecox YES (8/21)

[Karen Fung]

John Wittenberg emailed me that the Curlew SP was on the western side
of the mudflats as of 12:08pm.


On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 10:27 AM,  mcb...@verizon.net wrote:
 I'm leaving Mecox Bay and the Curlew Sandpiper is still present.  The bird
 was feeding near the west edge of the main sandflat when I arrived.  At
 9:45, it flew off and landed on the large sand island in the bay just north
 of the flats.  It continued feeding here for a bit, but had disappeared
 around the far side of the island shortly thereafter.

 PLEASE NOTE: Southampton Police are on patrol and will ticket cars without
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Mecox YES (8/21)

[Michael Scheibel]

Just received word that Jim Cullen  Lee Stocker had the Curlew Sandpiper
back in the usual spot on the west side of Mecox around 2:00 pm today.

Mike Scheibel
Brookhaven, NY


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 was feeding near the west edge of the main sandflat when I arrived.  At
 9:45, it flew off and landed on the large sand island in the bay just north
 of the flats.  It continued feeding here for a bit, but had disappeared
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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper Mecox Bay Suffolk Co. YES

[pjlindsay]

Diana Teta just called to report that she and Bob Adamo are seeing the 
Curlew Sandpiper found yesterday at Mecox. From what I understand it is 
on the west side and one must walk all the way around to the cove.


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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Mecox, Suffolk Co. YES

[mcb3mb]

Bob Adamo just called to report that he and Diane Teta saw the Curlew Sandpiper at Mecox this morning.  The bird was still there as of 6:50 am.Good luck to those who try and many thanks to Bob for getting out word.	Michael McBrien

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[nysbirds-l] Curlew sandpiper Mecox bay yes

[Arie Gilbert]

Currently being seen with Eric Miller and Lisa Scheppke . 6:30pm

Here is a link to my current location: 
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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Mecox Inlet, Watermill (Suffolk)

[Derek Rogers]

Jim Ash found an adult CURLEW SANDPIPER on the far west side of the bay side 
flats at Mecox Inlet this morning.

The bird remained on site when I left around 10:30 AM. While the bird is 
transitioning to basic plumage it is still retaining quite a bit of color and 
can be easily picked out among the peeps in which it is associating with. 

*** Parking will likely be an issue for non Southampton Town residents. Traffic 
Control was out and about when I left the site. I never directly crossed paths 
with any Law Enforcement officials but it doesn't hurt to explain the situation 
to these folks prior to entering the beach.

Best,
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Sayville 


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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Mecox Inlet, Watermill (Suffolk)

[Derek Rogers]

Jim Ash found an adult CURLEW SANDPIPER on the far west side of the bay side 
flats at Mecox Inlet this morning.

The bird remained on site when I left around 10:30 AM. While the bird is 
transitioning to basic plumage it is still retaining quite a bit of color and 
can be easily picked out among the peeps in which it is associating with. 

*** Parking will likely be an issue for non Southampton Town residents. Traffic 
Control was out and about when I left the site. I never directly crossed paths 
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to these folks prior to entering the beach.

Best,
Derek Rogers
Sayville 


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[nysbirds-l] Curlew sandpiper Mecox bay yes

[Arie Gilbert]

Currently being seen with Eric Miller and Lisa Scheppke . 6:30pm

Here is a link to my current location: 
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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper (7/26) - Montezuma NWR, Seneca Co.

[Tom Johnson]

NYSbirders,
I made a mistake when I sent out a note last night (7/25) and I don't think
it was distributed to this listserv. The Curlew Sandpiper continued in the
same spot yesterday evening at Knox-Marcellus Marsh, Montezuma NWR as
viewed from East Rd (see my post from 7/24 for coordinates). It was fairly
distant, though with nice light around 6 pm, we had adequate scope views
from the road. If the bird remains where it was the last two evenings, I
would suggest not to bother with *morning* searching from Towpath Rd. or
East Rd. and go look when the western light is really nice in the evening.
Cheers,
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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper (7/26) - Montezuma NWR, Seneca Co.

[Tom Johnson]

NYSbirders,
I made a mistake when I sent out a note last night (7/25) and I don't think
it was distributed to this listserv. The Curlew Sandpiper continued in the
same spot yesterday evening at Knox-Marcellus Marsh, Montezuma NWR as
viewed from East Rd (see my post from 7/24 for coordinates). It was fairly
distant, though with nice light around 6 pm, we had adequate scope views
from the road. If the bird remains where it was the last two evenings, I
would suggest not to bother with *morning* searching from Towpath Rd. or
East Rd. and go look when the western light is really nice in the evening.
Cheers,
Tom
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[nysbirds-l] curlew sandpiper yes

[Diana Teta]

The curlew sandpiper was on the vanishing sand spit off the Westhampton
Dunes access.  The bird was there from about 7:15am to 7:29am and abruptly
flew off with the other shore birds towards Pikes Beach and only the oyster
catchers and willets remained.

Thanks to Derek for his timely post.

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Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper, Westhampton Dunes - Yes

[Derek Rogers]

Currently on sand spit right off of WH Dunes Overlook Parking Area. 



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> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper, Westhampton Dunes - Yes
> Reply-To: Sara Burch 
> 
> The Curlew Sandpiper has returned to the Pikes Beach area and has been on the 
> small island opposite the Westhampton Dunes Overlook for the past couple of 
> hours. Getting good looks from the overlook park. 
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Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper, Westhampton Dunes - Yes

[Derek Rogers]

Currently on sand spit right off of WH Dunes Overlook Parking Area. 



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 Subject: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper, Westhampton Dunes - Yes
 Reply-To: Sara Burch s...@burch.cc
 
 The Curlew Sandpiper has returned to the Pikes Beach area and has been on the 
 small island opposite the Westhampton Dunes Overlook for the past couple of 
 hours. Getting good looks from the overlook park. 
 
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[nysbirds-l] curlew sandpiper yes

[Diana Teta]

The curlew sandpiper was on the vanishing sand spit off the Westhampton
Dunes access.  The bird was there from about 7:15am to 7:29am and abruptly
flew off with the other shore birds towards Pikes Beach and only the oyster
catchers and willets remained.

Thanks to Derek for his timely post.

Diana teta, L.I., NY


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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper

[Mike]

Meant to say heading WEST, not east. 

-Mike Shanley
Staten Island

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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper

[Mike]

The Curlew Sandpiper took off with 3 other shore birds heading east out over 
the water around 8:55am. It has not yet returned, and may have headed over to 
Cupsogue. The tide is Starting to go out. 

Good luck

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Staten Island, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper

[Mike]

The Curlew Sandpiper took off with 3 other shore birds heading east out over 
the water around 8:55am. It has not yet returned, and may have headed over to 
Cupsogue. The tide is Starting to go out. 

Good luck

-Mike Shanley
Staten Island, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper

[Mike]

Meant to say heading WEST, not east. 

-Mike Shanley
Staten Island

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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper- Yes

[Eileen Schwinn]

Currently being seen at Pikes Beach- tip of the eastern spit of land.  Tide is 
rising, and bird is not consistently staying put.  Dogs and people occasionally 
appear on the scene.
Parking is at Pikes bayside town beach, but they may charge. 
Eileen Schwinn
Annie McIntire
Gary Straus
Matt and Cathy McCluskey

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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Yes, Cupsogue

[Michael Scheibel]

Viewing now on spit to east of Pike's Beach overlook with a few  red knots,
semi-palms, & laughing gulls. Best access from parking area just east of
overlook parking,there is an osprey platform here, & walk along the shore.
Mike S.
Brookhaven, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper - Yes, Cupsogue

[Michael Scheibel]

Viewing now on spit to east of Pike's Beach overlook with a few  red knots,
semi-palms,  laughing gulls. Best access from parking area just east of
overlook parking,there is an osprey platform here,  walk along the shore.
Mike S.
Brookhaven, NY

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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper- Yes

[Eileen Schwinn]

Currently being seen at Pikes Beach- tip of the eastern spit of land.  Tide is 
rising, and bird is not consistently staying put.  Dogs and people occasionally 
appear on the scene.
Parking is at Pikes bayside town beach, but they may charge. 
Eileen Schwinn
Annie McIntire
Gary Straus
Matt and Cathy McCluskey

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Cupsogue

[Anthony Collerton]

It's a good point.  I monitor a dozen lists and alerts daily - but then I'm
a bird-bum with nothing better to do ;)  So perhaps we could all remember
(and encourage all the birders we know) to include the state-wide list in
all posts, along with whatever other local, regional, text-based, etc.
lists we post on.  It's great to have a single state-wide source for the
really good birds (we're really lucky to have it).  So just a plea to copy
nysbirds on any good bird real time (don't assume people aren't interested
- and they can always hit "delete" if they aren't).  It's a great service,
we should make the most of it.

On Thu, Jun 14, 2012 at 7:02 PM, steve rosenthal  wrote:

> the dangers of not being linked in to every alert network, list, and
> database
>
> On 6/14/12, Anthony Collerton  wrote:
> > I may have missed this but I don't think it hit this list.  Michael
> McBrien
> > reported an adult Curlew Sandpiper on the NE side of the flats at 2:24pm
> on
> > the LIRBA Text Alert system.  No other details but I'm sure Michael will
> > post more later.  Worth checking Mecox this evening or tomorrow morning
> > (assuming it doesn't stick at Cupsogue).
> >
> > --
> >
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> >
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> > 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html
> >
> > Please submit your observations to eBird:
> > http://ebird.org/content/ebird/
> >
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Cupsogue

[steve rosenthal]

the dangers of not being linked in to every alert network, list, and database

On 6/14/12, Anthony Collerton  wrote:
> I may have missed this but I don't think it hit this list.  Michael McBrien
> reported an adult Curlew Sandpiper on the NE side of the flats at 2:24pm on
> the LIRBA Text Alert system.  No other details but I'm sure Michael will
> post more later.  Worth checking Mecox this evening or tomorrow morning
> (assuming it doesn't stick at Cupsogue).
>
> --
>
> NYSbirds-L List Info:
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>
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>
> Please submit your observations to eBird:
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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Cupsogue, Suffolk Co. 6/14

[Michael McBrien]

Firstly, thank you to Anthony for posting about this bird a bit earlier.

Around 2:10 this afternoon, on a high rising tide, I found an adult  
male Curlew Sandpiper on the Cupsogue flats.  It was feeding with a  
small group of knots and Dunlin in the mussel bed at the northeast  
corner of the flats.  Although the tide was rising very quickly, my  
mom was able to get out onto the flats to see this great bird.


I stayed out on the flats as long as I could studying this bird.  Just  
prior to 3 o'clock, the Curlew Sandpiper flew off to one of the higher  
marsh islands to feed with the larger group of Red Knots.  It stayed  
there until the rising water washed away that area of mud.  At that  
point, it flew north with this group of knots into the grasses on the  
south side of the largest island.


It should be noted that I did not see it earlier in the tide cycle.   
Tern numbers were rather paltry, so I spent a good amount of time  
scanning the shorebird and gull flocks.  It was not until just before  
I planned to leave (when the water was significantly higher) that I  
spotted this bird.  Furthermore, although it may have been on the  
flats earlier, it is somewhat more likely that it was feeding  
somewhere else around the inlet (i.e., at Pikes Beach, or in an area  
of the flats that I didn't cover today).


Photos can be seen at: https://picasaweb.google.com/117391989476777248424/CurlewSandpiperAtCupsogueJune14th2012 
.


Good luck to those who go looking for this bird.

Michael McBrien
East Patchogue


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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Cupsogue

[Anthony Collerton]

I may have missed this but I don't think it hit this list.  Michael McBrien
reported an adult Curlew Sandpiper on the NE side of the flats at 2:24pm on
the LIRBA Text Alert system.  No other details but I'm sure Michael will
post more later.  Worth checking Mecox this evening or tomorrow morning
(assuming it doesn't stick at Cupsogue).

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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Cupsogue

[Anthony Collerton]

I may have missed this but I don't think it hit this list.  Michael McBrien
reported an adult Curlew Sandpiper on the NE side of the flats at 2:24pm on
the LIRBA Text Alert system.  No other details but I'm sure Michael will
post more later.  Worth checking Mecox this evening or tomorrow morning
(assuming it doesn't stick at Cupsogue).

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[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Cupsogue, Suffolk Co. 6/14

[Michael McBrien]

Firstly, thank you to Anthony for posting about this bird a bit earlier.

Around 2:10 this afternoon, on a high rising tide, I found an adult  
male Curlew Sandpiper on the Cupsogue flats.  It was feeding with a  
small group of knots and Dunlin in the mussel bed at the northeast  
corner of the flats.  Although the tide was rising very quickly, my  
mom was able to get out onto the flats to see this great bird.


I stayed out on the flats as long as I could studying this bird.  Just  
prior to 3 o'clock, the Curlew Sandpiper flew off to one of the higher  
marsh islands to feed with the larger group of Red Knots.  It stayed  
there until the rising water washed away that area of mud.  At that  
point, it flew north with this group of knots into the grasses on the  
south side of the largest island.


It should be noted that I did not see it earlier in the tide cycle.   
Tern numbers were rather paltry, so I spent a good amount of time  
scanning the shorebird and gull flocks.  It was not until just before  
I planned to leave (when the water was significantly higher) that I  
spotted this bird.  Furthermore, although it may have been on the  
flats earlier, it is somewhat more likely that it was feeding  
somewhere else around the inlet (i.e., at Pikes Beach, or in an area  
of the flats that I didn't cover today).


Photos can be seen at: https://picasaweb.google.com/117391989476777248424/CurlewSandpiperAtCupsogueJune14th2012 
.


Good luck to those who go looking for this bird.

Michael McBrien
East Patchogue


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Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper at Cupsogue

[steve rosenthal]

the dangers of not being linked in to every alert network, list, and database

On 6/14/12, Anthony Collerton icoller...@gmail.com wrote:
 I may have missed this but I don't think it hit this list.  Michael McBrien
 reported an adult Curlew Sandpiper on the NE side of the flats at 2:24pm on
 the LIRBA Text Alert system.  No other details but I'm sure Michael will
 post more later.  Worth checking Mecox this evening or tomorrow morning
 (assuming it doesn't stick at Cupsogue).

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